Hong Joon-pyo: "Talismans, Anal Acupuncture, Shamans... Opposition Presidential Primary Becomes a Shamanistic Contest"

"An Arena for Selecting Presidential Candidates... Urging Self-Reflection"

Hong Joon-pyo, preliminary candidate for the People Power Party presidential primary election Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Hyun-joo] Hong Joon-pyo, a presidential candidate from the People Power Party, sharply criticized the so-called 'shaman controversy' raised during the party's presidential primary debate, saying, "The opposition party's primary is going in a very strange direction."

On the 7th, Hong posted on his Facebook, "Shamans are coming out, talismans are coming out, anal acupuncture is coming out, and finally even a master appeared," adding, "It's really disgusting."

Hong said, "The opposition party's presidential primary is being ridiculed as if it were a shaman contest comedy show," urging, "Reflect on yourselves. This is a competition to select a presidential candidate."

He continued, "Polluting the competition any further is a betrayal of the people's desire for regime change," and warned, "Return to normal. Aren't you afraid of the people's eyes?"

Hong Joon-pyo, a presidential candidate from the People Power Party, posted on his Facebook on the 7th criticizing the so-called 'shaman controversy' mentioned during the People Power Party presidential primary debate. Photo by Hong's Facebook capture

Hong's criticism stemmed from the clash between presidential hopeful Yoon Seok-youl and former lawmaker Yoo Seung-min during the 6th People Power Party presidential primary debate on the 5th. Former lawmaker Yoo questioned Yoon about the so-called 'shaman controversy' surrounding him, mentioning some fortune tellers by name. Among those mentioned, Cheongong Seungsaeng is a fortune teller who runs a YouTube channel, and Lee Byung-hwan is known as an anal acupuncture expert.

During the debate, Yoo asked Yoon, "Do you know Cheongong Seungsaeng? He is said to be your mentor and is giving you leadership lessons." Yoon replied, "I have met him," but added, "The story that he is my mentor is exaggerated."

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